Every January, people promise themselves that this time will be different.
And every February, most of them feel flat, frustrated, and back where they started.

In this episode, I break down why traditional goal-setting fails, especially for people who already try hard, care deeply, and feel fed up with starting again.

We talk about:

• Why motivation is the weakest tool you can rely on
• The difference between goals, intentions, and systems (and why only one actually works)
• What the research says about behaviour change, identity, and consistency
• How to set goals that support your energy, health, and life rather than dominate it
• Why January doesn’t need pressure, restriction, or reinvention to work

This isn’t about becoming a “new you”.
It’s about building a system that works with your life, not against it.

If you’re tired of fighting food, fighting yourself, or feeling like nothing sticks, this episode will help you start the year calmly, clearly, and with a plan that actually lasts.

In this SPECIAL ONE OFF BONUS EPISODE I give you a Day in the life of what I get up to on a daily basis as a full time online nutritionist... it's a little longer and just lets you spend the day with me so you know how my days are filled up. I'm hoping that putting TWO episodes out this week that we CHALLENGE THE TOP SPOT (unlikely!). 

Back to normal next week so don't worry!

Everyone thinks getting ill in winter is “just normal”… but most people have no idea they’re weakening their immune system with their daily food choices.

In this episode, Registered Nutritionist Paul Evans breaks down the nutrition secrets that actually keep you healthy through winter — the stuff no one ever explains properly.

You’ll discover:

• Why low calories and low protein leave your immune system defenceless
• The exact foods that strengthen immunity (and the ones people think help, but don’t)
• How to use vitamin C properly — not just grabbing an orange juice
• Why zinc is the forgotten antiviral mineral
• The simple omega-3 trick that reduces winter inflammation
• What probiotics actually do — and how one daily habit can improve resilience
• The go-to foods to eat at the first sign of a sore throat or runny nose

Clear, simple, science-backed advice you can use today — without the fluff, fads, or supplement nonsense.

If you want fewer sick days, faster recovery, and more energy this winter… this episode is your blueprint.

This week’s episode is your complete survival guide to drinking, eating and actually enjoying Christmas without waking up on January 1st wondering what on earth happened.

We’re talking alcohol, calories, hangovers, supplements, smarter nutrition choices and the real reasons people feel awful after a big night out. No scare tactics, no nonsense and definitely no “just don’t drink” advice.

You’ll learn:

• how to manage alcohol without derailing your progress
• the truth about calories in festive drinks
• how to prevent hangovers using actual science
• supplements that make a difference
• what to eat before and after drinking
• how to navigate parties, buffets and late nights
• how to enjoy Christmas without the guilt spiral

This episode is simple, practical and designed to help you go into every event feeling in control, not chaotic. If you want to enjoy December without the weight gain or the regret, this one’s for you.

🎧 No Forking Nonsense

Episode: How To NOT be hungover

f you spend December swinging between being “good” and then eating everything in sight, this episode is for you. The binge and restrict cycle is one of the most common patterns I see, and Christmas makes it ten times worse. Not because the food is the problem, but because the lack of structure, skipped meals, guilt and pressure push people straight into all or nothing mode.

In this episode I break down exactly what the binge and restrict cycle is, why it has nothing to do with willpower, how it messes with your hunger hormones and decision making, and why so many people end up feeling out of control around food in December.

You’ll learn how the cycle starts, what keeps it going, and how Christmas routines, fatigue, stress and emotional triggers turn it into a perfect storm. And more importantly, I’ll walk you through the practical steps to break it. No banning foods, no saving calories, no detox nonsense. Just proper meals, realistic boundaries, and a structure that stops the binge drives in the first place.

If you want to enjoy Christmas without the guilt, the food panic and the January regret, this is the episode to listen to. Stop fighting your biology and start working with it. And if you’re a parent, this applies to your kids too.

Listen now on No Forking Nonsense.

Christmas isn’t the problem. The way most people think Christmas works is the problem. In this episode, Paul breaks down the real reasons people spiral every December… and how to actually enjoy the season without turning it into a two-week binge-fest you spend all of January undoing.

We dig into the mindset traps, the “I’ll start again in Jan” lie, why Christmas does not need to revolve around food, and how alcohol quietly wrecks your energy, appetite, sleep and self-control. You’ll get simple, realistic strategies to anchor your habits, stay in control, and enjoy the big days without abandoning yourself on the small ones.

If you want a Christmas where you feel good, stay present, and still make progress, this one’s for you.

DM me CHRISTMAS on Instagram (@paulthenutritionist) if you want the free Christmas Survival Checklist.

n this episode, I break down the one concept I teach more than anything else — the calorie bank account.

If you’ve ever said “I eat healthy but don’t lose weight” or felt confused about why nothing changes no matter how good your diet is… this episode will make everything click.

I’ll explain how calories work using the simplest possible analogy — a weekly money budget.
You’ll learn how overspending (overeating), underspending (calorie deficit), banking calories, and balancing things out after a big weekend is exactly how fat loss and weight gain works in real life.

No fads. No detoxes. No metabolic mysteries. Just energy in, energy out — explained in a way that finally makes sense.

You’ll learn:

• Why weight loss is like managing a bank account
• How to “borrow” and “repay” calories after weekends or events
• Why you don’t need to start again every Monday
• How to use this system to make progress without guilt or restriction

If you understand this, dieting stops being confusing — and starts being controllable.

Intermittent fasting has been hyped as the magic bullet for fat loss — but the science tells a different story. In this episode, Paul breaks down what’s actually happening when you skip breakfast, why fasting doesn’t give you a unique fat-burning advantage, and what the research really shows about metabolism, muscle retention, and long-term results.

You’ll learn:

• The truth about “fat-burning zones” and fasting windows
• Why calorie balance still rules, regardless of when you eat
• How fasting can help some people — and wreck progress for others
• The hidden downsides of extreme fasting for energy, mood, and training performance

In this episode - I give you this ONE HACK that will quite literally change your life if you're not doing it... it's simple. It's effective, and best of all... it is free... REALLY.  

I've heard this a million times... here is how to fix that problem (that isn't a problem - you are just poor at managing expectations) do this and you'll fix most areas of your life. For good. 

If sleep was a drug, it would be taken by every human being... get that right and most areas of your life will improve. Do these things tonight and I PROMISE you'll see your life improve by a minimum of 20%! 

Breakfast is a hot topic.
Is it the most important meal of the day?
If so, what do you eat?

You'll know the answer to all of those questions by the end of today!

In this episode I talk you through why you MAY need to EAT MORE FOOD to lose weight? Or why you starving yourself is not helping you!

If you've enjoyed this, or have any questions please email me paul@thenutritionistuk.com